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2023-24 Authorisations

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The following list contains authorisations that have been issued by the Director of National Parks for allowable activities in Australian Marine Parks in 2023-24.

Authorisation numberIssue dateExpiry dateNetworkMarine ParkAuthorisation typePrimary activitySecondary activityAuthorisation holder
PA2023-00077-120/07/202303/08/2025North-westGascoyne; NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesLatitude Charters Pty Ltd
PA2023-00086-124/07/202328/06/2024Temperate EastCod GroundsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00097-125/07/202308/08/2023Temperate EastNorfolkPermitStructures and works (commercial purposes)Structures and worksIndividual
PA2023-00095-108/08/202330/09/2025Temperate EastCod GroundsLicenceCommercial tourismNature watchingSCUBA Haven
PA2023-00096-108/08/202330/09/2025Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesTasbar Pty Ltd trading as KEKOA Sports Fishing & Personalised Charters
PA2023-00103-111/08/202326/07/2025North-westKimberley; Shark Bay; Gascoyne; NingalooPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2023-00068-117/08/202316/12/2023NorthOceanic ShoalsPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftResearchOcean Infinity (Australia) Pty Ltd
PA2023-00094-121/08/202314/08/2025Temperate EastLord HoweLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishingSea to Summit Expeditions
PA2023-00104-131/08/202331/08/2025Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas Island; Cocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00091-104/09/202305/09/2025Temperate EastLord HoweLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishing; Nature watching; Scuba/snorkel activitiesFish Lord Howe P/L
PA2023-00092-104/09/202301/09/2025Temperate EastLord HoweLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesDive Lord Howe
PA2023-00106-104/09/202331/08/2025Temperate EastNorfolkPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftCastles Environmental
PA2023-00108-108/09/202320/11/2023Temperate EastCentral Eastern; Lord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2023-00109-18/09/202307/08/2028South-eastFlinders; Freycinet; Apollo; Boags; Franklin; Beagle; East Gippsland; Zeehan; NelsonLicenceCommercial researchCommercial researchFathom Pacific PTY LTD
PA2023-00102-111/09/202323/12/2023North-westKimberleyPermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agencies; ResearchOtherMMA Offshore Limited
PA2023-00125-114/09/202318/09/2025North-westDampier; Gascoyne; NingalooPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchThe University of Western Australia
PA2022-00094-111/09/202311/09/2033Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceOtherOtherGilmour Space Technologies
PA2023-00101-128/09/202331/12/2023NorthWest Cape YorkPermitActions by or under the direction of the Commonwealth and Commonwealth agenciesStructures and works; Non-commercial researchFugro Australia Marine Pty Ltd
PA2023-00135-105/10/202317/09/2024North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace; Mermaid ReefPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2023-00099-106/10/202301/11/2025North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace; Carnarvon Canyon; Dampier; Eighty Mile Beach; Gascoyne; Kimberly; Mermaid Reef; Montebello; Ningaloo; Roebuck; Shark BayLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishing; Nature watching, Scuba/snorkel activitiesLulamanzi Investments Pty Ltd
PA2023-00131-109/10/202308/01/2026Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2023-00133-118/10/202325/10/2025Temperate EastSolitary IslandsLicenceCommercial tourismCharter fishing; Nature watchingYamba Fishing and Charters
PA2023-00105-125/10/202315/11/2025Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourism; Commercial mediaCharter fishing; Scuba/snrokel activities; Use of a drone; Island/islet/cay accessReality Cruises
PA2023-00114-101/11/202328/02/2024Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2023-00118-101/11/202320/04/2029South-eastMurrayPermitCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activities; Drone useSARDI Aquatic Science
PA2023-00156-103/11/202303/11/2025Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2023-00157-103/11/202308/11/2023Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftUse of a drone or other non-commercial remote piloted aircraftIndividual
PA2023-00112-108/11/202301/08/2025NorthLimmenPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchJames Cook University
PA2023-00141-114/11/202327/11/2025North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace; Gascoyne; Montebello; NingalooLicenceCommercial tourismScuba/snorkel activitiesAll The Gear No Idea Sportfishing
PA2023-00143-115/11/202331/12/2024Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearchNon-commercial researchAustralian Museum Research Institute
PA2022-00162-415/11/202328/02/2028North-westArgo-Rowley Terrace; Ashmore Reef, Gascoyne; Mermaid Reef; Montebello; Ningaloo; Shark BayPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchUniversity of Western Australia
PA2022-00162-515/11/202328/02/2028South-westAbrolhos; Bremer; Eastern Recherche; Geographe; Perth Canyon; South-west CornerPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchUniversity of Western Australia
PA2022-00162-615/11/202328/02/2028Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas Island; Cocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchUniversity of Western Australia
PA2023-00158-121/11/202330/01/2024Temperate EastLord HowePermitRecreational fishingRecreational fishingIndividual
PA2023-00166-123/11/202329/02/2024South-eastApollo; Beagle; Boags; Flinders; Franklin; Freycinet; ZeehanPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchUniversity of Tasmania
PA2023-00142-123/11/202327/11/2025Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourism; Commercial mediaScuba/snorkel activities; Nature watching; Drone Use;Mike Ball Dive Expeditions
PA2023-00147-123/11/202329/11/2025Coral SeaCoral SeaLicenceCommercial tourismNature watching; Scuba/snorkel activitiesSpirit of Freedom Cruises
PA2023-00117-124/11/202322/11/2023Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchReef Ecologic
PA2022-00130-230/11/202331/12/2025Temperate EastCentral Eastern; Lord HowePermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00138-130/11/202301/12/2026South-westAbrolhosPermitDeploy a fish aggregating devices (FAD)Deploy a fish aggregating devices (FAD)Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
PA2023-00109-201/12/202307/08/2028South-eastFlinders, Zeehan, Apollo, Beagle, Boags, East Gippsland, Franklin, NelsonPermitCommercial researchCommercial researchFathom Pacific PTY LTD
PA2023-00165-106/12/202331/12/2025Temperate EastNorfolkPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCSIRO
PA2023-00088-111/12/202317/08/2026Indian Ocean TerritoriesChristmas Island; Cocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00139-111/12/202313/12/2028South-westPerth CanyonPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchCurtin University
PA2023-00169-111/01/202431/12/2024Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2023-00167-112/01/202401/01/2026Indian Ocean TerritoriesCocos (Keeling) IslandsPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual
PA2020-00092-515/01/202403/02/2026Coral SeaCoral SeaPermitResearch and MonitoringNon-commercial researchIndividual